The Stay Blackpool Trade Show and Open Day saw hundreds of delegates visit the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens to see what the sector has to offer and learn about the services businesses provide.
The event had been off for two years due to the pandemic lockdowns, but was back to show what is on for the coming season and to let business owners meet socially.
Among the stalls was one from Stay Blackpool’s own new online booking site, designed to offer better value to hoteliers than some of the global giants, while the team from Stay Blackpool offered refreshments.
A host of food and drink suppliers had their own area in the building and showgirls from across town brought a touch of glamour, while businesses supplying everything from insurance to crockery, fresh foods and lighting put themselves in the spotlight.
13. Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured are Elly and Holly Hardingham from Foodirect
Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured are Elly and Holly Hardingham from Elly's Wholesale and Foodirect, of Dickies Lane South Photo: Daniel Martino
14. Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured are Joan Humble and Walter Cairns from Blackpool Civic Trust.
Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured are Joan Humble and Walter Cairns from Blackpool Civic Trust. Photo: Daniel Martino
15. Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured is Lee Good from National World
Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured is Lee Good from National World which publishes the Blackpool Gazette Photo: Daniel Martino
16. Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured is Andy Percival, Shaun Pickup and John Howell from Blackpool in Bloom.
Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured is Andy Percival, Shaun Pickup and John Howell from Blackpool in Bloom. Photo: Daniel Martino